Josef Kubota Wladyka discusses his new film, 'Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!'

NPR | By Scott Simon

Published September 26, 2026 at 5:37 AM MDT

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Josef Kubota Wladyka, whose new film, "Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!" is set in the Tokyo ballroom dance scene.

Scott Simon

Scott Simon is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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